Communication Device Frequency Range Extension for Latency and Accuracy

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Solution Overview

Problem

In wireless communication systems, particularly in scenarios with mobile base stations, the limited communication time and simultaneous data transmission from multiple terminals can lead to connection failures and delays, and partially omitting initial processing to reduce latency compromises communication accuracy.

Innovation Solution

A communication device and method that determine whether to extend the frequency range for wireless communication, allocating frequencies for data transmission to ensure accurate channel estimation and synchronization, even without conventional uplink synchronization, using non-orthogonal multiplex communication and adjusting resource element selection to prevent interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of time

If initial processing of wireless communication connection is partially omitted to reduce latency, then data transmission time is reduced, but communication accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission timeVSAvoidcommunication accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the frequency parameter by extending the frequency range for transmitting the first signal when uplink synchronization is not performed. This allows the system to compensate for the lack of initial processing by using a broader frequency spectrum, thereby maintaining communication accuracy while enabling faster data transmission without conventional synchronization procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary frequency range extension and resource element selection before data transmission begins. By pre-configuring the extended frequency range and selecting appropriate resource elements in advance, the system prepares the communication parameters needed to maintain accuracy without performing full initial connection processing at the time of transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If multiple wireless communication terminals transmit data to mobile base station simultaneously, then data transmission efficiency improves, but connection failures and delays increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission efficiencyVSAvoidconnection success rate
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the frequency range into multiple resource elements for different terminals. By dividing the extended frequency range into distinct resource allocations, the system allows multiple terminals to transmit simultaneously on different frequency resources, reducing collisions and connection failures while maintaining high transmission efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces frequency range extension as an additional dimension for resource allocation. By utilizing frequencies outside the conventional range and mapping resource elements across this extended dimension, the system creates more separation between simultaneous transmissions from multiple terminals, reducing interference and improving connection reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Measurement precision

If frequency range is extended for data transmission, then communication accuracy is maintained, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication accuracyVSAvoidfrequency range management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs frequency range extension and resource element selection in advance before data transmission. By pre-configuring the extended frequency parameters and resource mappings, the system avoids complex real-time calculations during transmission, reducing operational complexity while maintaining accuracy benefits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The determination unit autonomously determines whether to extend the frequency range and selects resource elements based on predefined criteria and current transmission needs. This self-service approach eliminates the need for complex centralized coordination, allowing the system to manage extended frequency ranges with reduced operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20240163847A1Communication device, communication method, communication system, and program
Publication Date: 2024.05.16 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

To provide a communication device and the like that suppress deterioration in accuracy of wireless communication while partially omitting initial processing of wireless communication connection between a wireless communication terminal and a base station. A communication device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a determination unit and a wireless communication unit. The determination unit determines, upon receiving wireless communication from a communication counterpart with which wireless communication connection is not established, to perform wireless communication on a first channel for transmitting data with the communication counterpart. The wireless communication unit transmits wireless communication on the first channel to the communication counterpart when it is determined to perform wireless communication on the first channel.